Why We Like The Black Diamond Belay Parka
Black Diamond created the Belay Parka for the most mind-numbing, teeth-chattering days in the mountains. Featuring ThermoLite insulation, this parka is like wearing a sleeping bag if a sleeping bag was harness-compatible and offered full use of our arms. Oversized drop pockets on the inside hold gloves, water, and anything else we might need while belaying, and four zippered external pockets give us a place to store our essentials. The drawcord hem can be cinched tight to lock in precious heat, and the helmet-compatible hood can be tightened around our helmet to keep the cold drafts out. To top it off, the jacket's exterior has a DWR treatment to repel light moisture, and underarm gussets allow for a full range of motion when belaying.
Details
- Insulated jacket with technical features for climbing
- Adjustable climbing helmet-compatible hood
- Lightweight stretch cuffs seal out the cold drafts
- Two-way belay device-friendly YKK front zipper with wind flap
- Drawcord adjustment on the hood and hem to seal out cold air
- Underarm gussets for added range of motion
- Item #BLDZ9PO
- Material
- [shell] 50D ripstop PFC-free, [liner] 20D nylon taffeta
- Insulation
- Primaloft Rise, Primaloft Gold Cross Core
- Fit
- relaxed
- Length
- hip
- Hood
- adjustable, helmet compatible
- Pockets
- 2 zippered hand, 2 zippered chest, 2 internal drop
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 12oz
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 25 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Large
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 13, 2025
Comfortable and warm. Easy to
Comfortable and warm. Easy to belay with as the name might imply. Wish that I bought it sooner.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 12, 2025
Super toasty
Love this jacket. It's huge (in a good way) and so incredibly warm. I live in the PNW and it's perfect for our wet and cold winter weather. It's so good as an alternative to down in this wet climate.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 12, 2025
I hate being cold, this jacket makes sure I never get cold.
This is the real deal. My goto jacket for all cold weather activities. Instant warmth, like crawling into a sleeping bag on a cold night. Always brought on any activity where there might be a chance of things going bad, My first Belay Parka lasted 8 years, this is jacket #2.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 8, 2025
This parka is perfect for Midwest winters.
I spend a lot of time outdoors in the winter in my midwestern state. The temperatures are brutal at times. This is my second purchase of a Black Diamond parka. My first lasted years and is now in the hands of a relative. I can not say enough good things about this product. I tell all my friends, this is the only winter coat they need.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 2, 2025
Bomber
Bomber jacket. Crazy warm, windproof, etc, etc. Perfect length (cover the butt). Can't wait to get it "wet" and see how she does. Best jacket for this cold NE winter. . . . . .
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 26, 2025
Belay Parka
I am a paramedic and got this jacket for those bitter cold days outside on calls. I love it. Does everything I need it to do. Have been out on traffic accidents well below zero and windy and been very comfortable. The description says it is cut large for layers and they’re telling the truth! I can easily have my down sweater underneath and still not feel cramped. Definitely keep this in mind if you’re wanting a slimmer fit. Definitely srop a size if this is your deaire.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 4, 2025
awesome
this thing is perfect. super warm and very well made. small fits me well (5'10, 150)
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 2, 2025
As promised
Only had it out a few times so far in variable weather (rain, snow, wind, temps15-45F) and I felt like a bear in a cave. I'm quite tall and skinny so I get cold pretty quick. This parka shed all the elements. Packs down surprisingly well into a 15L BD Dawn Patrol pack ( I was worried since it didn't pack down into a pocket, the only reason for not 5 stars). I'll be getting one for my wife.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 5, 2024
The best for ice climbing
Very warm synthetic jacket that has a double zipper and harness compatible pockets. Very happy with it!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 9, 2024
Really nice parka but.....
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- Medium
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 170
Everything about this jacket is great except for how loose the neck is. Seems like it's sized for Andre the giant in the neck area and a perfect medium fit everywhere else, I don't get it. I will probably keep it but definitely couldn't recommend this due to this. If I could combine this parka with the das parka neck fit it would be perfect. This seems very warm and windproof, much heavier than the das.
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